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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelNew BeetleA3A3
Trim2.5L2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,915 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $17,040 $24,115 $32,471
Satellite radio 375    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Premium Package   1,500  
Convenience Package   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio 331    
Sunroof 883    
Cold Weather Package   650 650
Premium Package   1,396  
Convenience Package   325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,375 4,100 2,250
Options (change) 1,214 3,812 2,091
Destination 700 775 775
Total Price $19,990 $30,805 $37,940
Total Invoice $18,954 $28,702 $35,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year200920082008
ModelNew BeetleA3A3
Trim2.5L2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,990$30,805$37,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-7,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$26,640$30,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,835
Total Invoice$18,954$28,702$35,337
Adjustments for Features0-3,881-6,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$24,821$28,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,563

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920082008
ModelNew BeetleA3A3
Trim2.5L2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$5,615$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,881-6,953

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in101.5 in
Length161.1 in168.7 in
Width67.9 in69.5 in
Height59.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested23011%
Total Not Requested187589%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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